 National Night Out Success
Thank you to our wonderful residents for building community and forging connections during National Night Out on August 1. It was such a pleasure to see your smiling faces, and the food and treats were delicious! Mark your calendars for next year's National Night Out on August 7, 2018!
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Pictured above: Officer Thorpe getting ready to perform a K9 demo to interested community members outside Mercy Center.
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Seeking Motivated and Responsible 7-12 Graders
The Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee ("YAC") is seeking motivated and responsible 7-12 graders to help coordinate activities for teens, assist with community events, take action on community issues, and help with fundraising.
YAC provides youth with a great opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, make new friends, and have a lot of fun! Use your creativity, experience, initiative and community spirit to make a difference in Burlingame. Members are required to attend meetings regularly. YAC hours count towards school community service requirements.
Applications are available at the Recreation Center and on the City YAC website by clicking here. Click here to visit the YAC webpage and view pictures from past YAC events.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 23.. For more information contact Nicole Rath at [email protected] or (650) 558-7308.
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Solar Eclipse Inspires Energy Conservation
Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 21, the first total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. since 1979 will temporarily darken skies. In California, the eclipse will reduce solar energy supply for more than two hours. The California Public Utilities Commission is asking for help in conserving energy between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on August 21. Here are some simple ways to save energy.
- Avoid using air conditioning or turn up thermostats.
- Switch lightbulbs to energy-efficient LED bulbs.
- Turn off lights and power strips.
- Avoid charging EVs between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Fall Registration
Come play with us! The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer their Fall 2017 season of classes, programs, and events. There are over 30 new classes to check out! Activity Guides are now available at the Recreation Center and
online. Registration began Wednesday, August 9. Click here to
register online.
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#dogsofburlingame and #potentialpetofburlingame
Every Monday the City's Twitter features photos of dogs that live here in Burlingame! Would you like your dog to be posted on Twitter? Send a photo, name and fun details to our City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at
[email protected].
Additionally, the first Monday of each month the City posts photos of cats and dogs that are up for adoption at the Peninsula Humane Society. So if you are looking to adopt a new family member, check out our twitter feed the first Monday of each month. Or visit
www.phs-spca.org.
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Village Park Preschool Pre-K Openings
Are you looking for a preschool for your Pre-K child that will prepare them for Kindergarten? Village Park Preschool has limited openings in their Playschool Villagers (Pre-K) class that is designed for children 4 years of age by September 1, 2017.
Village Park Preschool provides a well-rounded learning experience through arts and crafts, music and story-telling, social and learning games, dramatic play, individual and group activities, and early science and math. Children also expand their social skills by learning to be considerate of others, follow directions, listen, and cooperate.
Class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. All other classes are full, but you are welcome to add your child to the waiting list. Contact Recreation Coordinator, Corrie Fuhrman, for more details at (650) 558-7310 or
[email protected]
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Events Around Town
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Shop the Fresh Market:
Produce, Flowers and Retail Stalls
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame Fresh Markets are certified markets featuring California growers who deliver seasonal produce and flowers, including many organic items. There are also retail stalls presenting local food products.
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First Friday Art Series
Friday, August 4, 6:00 pm. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Level, Burlingame Library
The Burlingame #Library is hosting another after-hours art exhibit opening, featuring Bay Area artist, Frances Marin, whose work will also be featured in the library throughout the month.
Meet the artist, enjoy some music and refreshments, and participate in a collaborative art project!
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First Friday
Friday, August 4
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Two Locations: Burlingame Avenue & Park Road and 347 Primrose Road
Join the Downtown Burlingame Business Improvement District (DBBID) this Friday for First Friday. Enjoy live music, face painting and art in the heart of downtown Burlingame. FREE live music will be held in two locations. FREE face painting by Buki the Clown will be available in front of Gap. Also, Andra Norris Gallery at 1107 Burlingame Avenue will also be showcasing their new exhibit, Long Summer Shadow, and offering FREE refreshments to visitors during our event. #shopliveplaydineBG
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Summer of Love: Open House Celebration
Thursday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.
Burlingame Library
Join us as we transform the Burlingame Library to 1967 featuring 60's decoration, period costumes, live music from the Dave Rocha Jazz Trio, crafts, refreshments, and more! Come dressed in your favorite 60's attire!
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Movies in the Park - Finding Dory
Friday, August 11 at sunset (approximately 8:30 p.m.)
Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave.
Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a movie under the stars! Finding Dory will be playing on the big screen in Washington Park. Grab your friends and family, blankets, and chairs and come enjoy this FREE family-friendly event! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Save the dates!
Secret Life of Pets on August 25
Moana on September 15.
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Community Corner
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Free Summer Wellness Classes
The best things in life are free! Sign up for Peninsula Health Care District's Summer Wellness Classes. Celebrate the Summer of Love with Summer Wellness Classes, including meditation, mindfulness, and more. Visit
www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org/summer-wellness-classes or call (650) 697-6900 to learn more and register. Class is open to all. Space is limited and priority will be given to residents of Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, Hillsborough, San Mateo, and Foster City.
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
- a message from the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce
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